Back in 1973, as the semester wrapped up (in early June), WGDR, Plainfield went on the air at 91.1 FM for the first time. Back in 2021 (in mid-May), 48 years later, the FCC approved ownership transition from Goddard College to Central Vermont Community Radio. To celebrate 50 years on the air for WGDR and three years of community ownership, we are coming together for a big weekend of celebrating as a community both on the air and in person at the station.

We’ll be live and local, Friday, May 17-Sunday, May 19 all weekend long with special programming during each show and a few extra surprises along the way. We’re also inviting the whole community to the station for a “Party at the Pratt,” Saturday, May 18, 3-5pm. Come on down for live bluegrass music, great food, great company, station tours and more.

As part of this weekend, we’re looking to raise $2,500 as a birthday "gift" for WGDR. This will support the ongoing needs and upgrades of a 51-year-old station! We’ve got matching donors and sponsors ready to match every dollar raised over the weekend up to $2,500.

That means if we find 51 listeners that give a $51 birthday “gift” to the station, we’ll double that to raise about $5,100 for the birthday. Thank you to our matching donors: the CVCR Board and others coming soon!

Together, this birthday weekend will raise community connections and funds, and have fun for the station. We’re ready to party with you, tune in and come on down!

WGDR 51st Birthday Weekend

By Central Vermont Community Radio Corporation

WGDR 51st Birthday Weekend

Celebrate five decades of mighty fine community radio.